The Latest Breaking News from ​​Rishi Sunak

Now ex-Tory leader backs our campaign: UK must keep its word and help Afghan war heroes

Iain Duncan Smith calls for ‘flexibility’ for Afghan veterans – as more Tories call for rethink on pilot threatened with deportation to Rwanda

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks as White House says discussion was ‘general’

Chris Philp defended Rishi Sunak’s movements in Belfast on Wednesday amid criticism that the bilateral talks appeared low-key.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks and rejects claim president is ‘anti-British’

Chris Philp defended Rishi Sunak’s movements in Belfast on Wednesday amid criticism that the bilateral talks appeared to be a low-key affair.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Nigel Lawson obituary: radical Tory chancellor who oversaw City’s ‘Big Bang’

One of the last of the “big beasts” of late 20th century politics, Nigel Lawson, who has died aged 91, became Margaret Thatcher’s chancellor in 1983, and remained in the role for six years – making him, at the time, the longest-serving chancellor since David Lloyd George.

The Week · Apr 13, 2023

No swift US-UK free trade deal, says Jeremy Hunt despite Brexiteers’ promises

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday that a US-UK free trade deal much-trumpeted by Brexiteers would not be agreed “imminently” - dampening the likelihood that it could happen before the next General Election.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

'We don't want to be here' say striking Leeds junior doctors

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for the strikes to end

Leeds Live · Apr 12, 2023

Biden investment pledge is no fix for Sunak’s N. Ireland problem

U.S. President Joe Biden navigated sensitive issues of identity that divide Northern Ireland, and even dangled the carrot of major investment if its peace process endures and power-sharing government is restored.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

President Biden's visit to Belfast was 'largest operation' overseen by PSNI in ten years

2,920 officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland were involved in the extensive operation

Belfast Live · Apr 12, 2023

Security document for US president Joe Biden’s Irish visit ‘found lying in Belfast street’

Police investigating after shocked Belfast resident stumbles across ‘highly sensitive’ information

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

PSNI will aim to recover costs from security around Good Friday Agreement events

A series of security measures in Belfast have now ended.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023